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I have one more nut to go, but was able to pick up the smaller socket on my way to work this morning. I'll definitely have one Shopsmith running sooner than later since I have to rewire the other. Actually looking forward to it though. Even more excited that it will be properly grounded...

Good to see that the project creep was all productive! The boys are getting big!

Glad to see the excessive rain wasn't too hard on the vegetation. Getting that perfect mix of rain/no rain is never easy, but the meteorologists 60% of the time are right all the time. Steaks looked great. Turkey fryer burner will probably get you the BTUs you need when you need them. Plus...

I love this forum because of the camaraderie and the interests we share. Australia in February is the end of their Summer and that mother of all boot fairs sounds a hoot. Bob certainly makes some valid points!

This past Saturday, I picked up my 2nd Shopsmith 10ER. I drove a little over an hour west from my in-law's apartment and was thrilled that the tire I patched held its pressure :rocker: (still amazed by the process of making the hole bigger for the plug :willy_nil, but I digress). The ebay...

Woah. Awesome that you avoided heat illness while still making a lot of progress. I'm not allergic to poison ivy but half my family is so I've seen the misery. Makes you wonder if the grease and wax remover on a cotton ball could help get rid of that ivy oil followed by Andy's dish soap...

Bob, that's some serious progress! Turning out a treat. Keep cool. I don't know if it would help you, but the cool sheet that you wet and place around your neck might provide some mild relief. I use one when I mow or play golf. That is definitely a daunting stump. :headscrat

Hey Bob, Always appreciate your shared experiences and wisdom. I ended up getting 2 Duralast deep sockets (21mm and 20mm) but they are 12-point and not impact. I'm still heading to Harbor Freight and may pick up a full set of metric deep socket impact sockets if they have the 6-sided variety...

Hope you get lots of rest and feel better soon. Sent from my LG-H918 using The Garage Journal mobile app

A couple of weekends ago, my wife was at a garage sale and found me a Stanley No. 4 bench plane for $3. She told me she paid attention to the things I looked for online and at garage sales and this was a great find. :rocker: This thing looked like it had sat neglected for a couple of decades...

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Looks like you made a productive trip at the boot fair! Sent from my LG-H918 using The Garage Journal mobile app

5 am, SWMBO wakes me and informs me #2 has been rustling in his crib for 30 minutes and it's my turn. I get up and bring him downstairs and try to get him to finish his bottle but he refused. Put him in the swing and he's pretty happy so I give myself about 30 minutes in the garage. After...

I had the fortune of purchasing a Shopsmith 10ER a couple of weekends ago for a steal and it is only missing a few odds and ends. Ultimately, I believe it would make a decent drill press and lathe, but my issue is that the quill isn't budging. I have removed the quill return spring very...

My first ever car was a 1983 Audi 4000 sedan, 5 speed. No air conditioning. May have had some minor rust issues in the floor. Purchased it for a sandwich ($4.50) and when someone landed their minivan on it, their insurance had to pay me $1,200 (blue book value) to replace it because in 2000...

Nice trailer! Sent from my LG-H918 using The Garage Journal mobile app

"I try to live by the "do unto others" code. " I wish all of my neighbors did the same. I am definitely one to agree with this philosophy. Instead, my one neighbor feels it necessary to report town ordnance issues yet feels it necessary to pipe his basement water towards my yard. I'm so...

Prayers and condolences to the Church family. Steve was truly exemplary of what I would consider a true shopmate! Sent from my LG-H918 using The Garage Journal mobile app

Though it's been a few years since this thread was active, I just acquired the same exact machine. My problem is I can't get the quill to move. Do you have any advice? Any recommendations are much appreciated.

I thought you had a friend with a lorry... IMHO, there is so much more character in the Falcon than that old Civic and if the price is right, I have a feeling you're going to be inclined to bring her home. If it runs sufficiently to drive, are you legally allowed to go there and drive it back...